For Better Quality Home Care

for Your Loved One

In Need of

Geriatric Care in

South Miami

305-625-9299

You want to do what’s right for your loved one – making sure their life is as happy, comfortable and independent as possible.

But the demands of the real world often turn our best intentions inside out.

How do you care for your loved one and still have time for yourself as well?

Our office has experiencedOn-Call Supervisors ready to respond to calls anytime day or night, 24 Hours, 365 days a year.

Professional, Dedicated Help For Your Personal Needs and Circumstances…

At Affinity Home Care, we take personal pride in offering expert and empathetic care
for our patients and clients going through the hardships and disabilities associated with
advancing age.

Our experienced caregivers are compassionate, thoroughly trained professionals. Each
goes through an extensive background check, assuring only the best of the best
make it through our meticulous hiring process.

You can rest assured of receiving the finest, most professional care possible.

Nursing Supervisor – who makes the initial home visit to assess, plan, and supervise care and also conducts monthly visits free of charge to supervise care and provide ongoing support and education for family members at home;

Elder Care Advocate – who will attend to all your needs, and provide liaison to community resources;

“You and your family of caring staff have been the best thing that has ever happened to me since I had my fall, thank you.”

– Donna P.

“I cannot say enough at how kind and helpful and understanding all of the staff were in our time of need to help take care of our mother.

There are no words to describe how much we appreciate the loving care…”

– Mary Lou F.

I appreciate your efficiency, thoroughness and caring touches! Your understanding of Alzheimer’s has been extremely helpful. Just knowing that Mom is safe in her home with Leesa has made a huge difference in our lives my brother is finally getting his life back after taking care of Mom this past year.

I wanted to express my gratitude to you, your staff. When mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, we were frantic. We knew she would eventually need constant care and were at a total loss as to how to care for her. Our fears were that if we did have to hire someone to care for her, how we could trust they would care for her as we would.

– Sandi and Joe G.

“Your care and organization has been the greatest thing for our family, especially for my father.

Thanks for your great service.”

– Dwight A.

In addition to what we provide, we offer you educational assistance to care for your loved ones struggling with debilitating disabilities of old age:

For more information or
to schedule a FREE In-Home consultation,
Call Us:

Palm Beach County:561-483-4044

Broward County:954-427-6916

Miami-Dade County:305-625-9299

Are You Caring For a Loved One Who

Has Advancing Age Related Disabilities?

Needs help with daily living Is alone or may be at risk Has family living far away Is disabled or in a wheelchair Is recovering from a hospital stay Common danger signals to consider: Sudden weight loss Failure to take medications or over-dosing Burns or injury marks Deterioration of personal habits Increased car accidents General forgetfulness Extreme suspiciousness Bizarre behavior of any kind Disorientation of a consistent nature

Signs Of Advancing Age Related Disabilities To Watch Out For

Many times, the signs of aging are at first subtle. Many elderly actively try and hide any infirmaries or difficulties they are experiencing. No one likes to admit they aren’t as physically able as they’d like to be.

Here are some common danger signals to consider:

Sudden weight loss could be an indication the elderly person is simply not preparing or even eating food.

Failure to take medication or over-dosing may indicate confusion, forgetfulness, or a misunderstanding of the doctor’s instructions.

Burns or injury marks may indicate physical problems involving general weakness, forgetfulness, or a possible misuse of alcohol or prescription drugs.

Deterioration of personal habits – such as infrequent bathing and shampooing, not shaving, or not wearing dentures could be the result of either mental or physical problems.

Increased car accidents can indicate slowed reflexes, poor vision, physical weakness, or a general inability to handle a vehicle.

General forgetfulness – such as not paying bills, missing appointments, or consistently forgetting names, addresses, phone numbers, and meal times.

Extreme suspiciousness could indicate some physical disorders such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease. Intense ungrounded fears about dire consequences may likewise be a danger signal.

A series of small fires could be caused by dozing off, forgetting to turn the stove or appliances off, or being careless with matches or cigarettes. They may also indicate blackouts or dizzy spells.

Bizarre behavior of any kind could be a warning sign. This behavior could be dressing in heavy gloves and overcoat in hot weather or going outside without shoes when it’s snowing. Uncharacteristic actions or speech patterns are also warning signs of mental decline.

Disorientation of a consistent nature may indicate a need for help. Examples include not knowing who one is, where one is, who the family is, or talking to people who aren’t there. This is especially true for Alzheimer’s patients and those suffering from other forms of dementia.

Geriatric Care – Caring for the Elderly to preserve the Independence, Dignity and Quality of Life for Aging Loved Ones

Quality of Life

It’s no secret, as we grow older usual, common place activities become increasingly more difficult. Sometimes just going to the store involves a major
exertion.

Impaired mobility is one of the senior population’s primary concerns. Half of all adults over 85, and one quarter of those over 75 experience noticeable mobility problems.

Walking, climbing stairs, bathing, using the toilet, getting up from a chair or getting out of bed can pose considerable difficulties.

Vision problems also become quite prevalent, especially when trying to read the all to often insanely small typeface on printed instructions and bills, or even the numbers off a credit card.

As the years progress, many elderly can become completely disabled, totally dependent upon others for helping them do the smallest of tasks.

How do you care for an elderly, disabled or sick parent, spouse or sibling and still have time for yourself as well?

Respite Care – Family Caregiver Wellbeing

It’s important to understand even the most dedicated family caregiver needs some time off.

By taking many of the burdens of home geriatric care off your shoulders, the trained, skilled home care professionals at Affinity gives you back the freedoms you probably have been going without.

Time for shopping, visiting friends, going to the dentist, getting back to
work… or simply taking a much needed breather from the responsibilities of geriatric care.

Concerned Care Brought Directly Into Your Home

You want to be absolutely sure the care being providing by an outside service is every bit as nurturing and compassionate as you yourself would give.

At Affinity Home Care, that’s what we’re all about. We make quality of life commitments so much easier for all involved. Allowing you or your loved ones the independence wanted combined with the nursing help and daily living support needed.

If you’ve made the decision to care for an aging family member or loved one in their home, Affinity will be there – helping to assure every aspect of the patient’s needs are properly met.

As a family caregiver, your time may be severely limited. It’s easy for caregivers to be consumed by the day-to-day tasks and complexities of caring for someone else. Feeling of isolation may set in. It’s far easier than you think to lose sight of the fact that help is out there.

You Don’t Have To Do It Alone

Let us help your loved one enjoy the comforts of home and remain independent for as long as possible! Give your elderly loved ones trusted, dependable in-home care. Help them live safely at home where they feel comfortable, independent, and happy.

AFFINITY HOME CARE provides the finest Geriatric
HOME HEALTH CARE services in South Miami, Florida,

and surrounding cities in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade County
to Seniors, Homebound and Chronically DisabledSo They May Live In Their Own Home,INDEPENDENTLY,
For As Long As Possible.

Nursing Supervisor – who makes the initial home visit to assess, plan, and supervise care and also conducts monthly visits free of charge to supervise care and provide ongoing support and education for family members at home;

Elder Care Advocate – who will attend to all your needs, and provide liaison to community resources;

You’ll rest assured of receiving the finest, most professional care possible.

Every member of the Affinity Home Care team is dedicated to helping our clients making it through even the most difficult of times and situations.

By giving us a call, you’ll be taking that first, all important step in creating a better life for yourself and your loved one.

Yes, caring for the elderly can be both stressful and physically challenging. But Affinity Home Care wants you to know you’re not alone. Even if you’re only seeking information about local health care agencies or services, or need help in understanding in-home geriatric care – please don’t hesitate in giving us a call.

We’re here to help.

Affinity Home Care Specialty Areas

Affinity Home Care is proud to link the resources of a leading home health care system to homes in over 30 communities in South Florida. Our longstanding tradition of compassionate community-based home care is enriched by collaboration with the region’s leading healthcare institutions.
Our home care services incorporate advances in medical research and best home health care traditions that enable people to recover from illness or injury in the comfort of their home. The experienced office support staff and compassionate caregivers can provide personalized in-home care and assistance tailored to your loved one’s specific needs and condition.
If your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, suffered or is recovering from a recent Stroke, has Congestive Heart Failure, Vision problems, Spinal Stenosis, Parkison’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Huntington’s Disease, or other disorders that require home care services, the Affinity Case Management team and experienced caregivers will ensure your loved one is well cared for in their own home.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Home Care

It’s usually passed off as “just normal” signs of aging. Forgetting where one placed a wallet or handbag, or where the car is parked. Familiar names seem to vanish when trying to recall them, being just on the tip of the tongue but never making it all the way to full consciousness.

While these episodes do pass, they keep cropping up with increased frequency.

Stroke Home Care

When your loved one has a stroke, they’re in a hospital or rehabilitation center where many resources are available to help them get through their day. However, most people want to come home, and if you are the caregiver, you will be responsible for the day-to-day care of someone who has experienced a debilitating brain attack.

Congestive Heart Failure Home Care

Congestive heart failure is a condition where the heart is not able to pump blood throughout the body as well as it once could. Since blood is not about to get through the system well, blood begins to back up in areas of the circulatory system which increases blood pressure and forces fluid…

Macular Degeneration Care

More than 10 million people in the US are diagnosed with macular degeneration. It is typically age related and is a progressive blindness in the eye.

What starts out, around the age of 60, as blurry vision will, over time, become total blindness. It is very important to remember that macular degeneration will not directly affect the mental or any other physical aspects of your loved one.

Spinal Stenosis Care

At a basic level, spinal stenosis is the degradation of the spine and can lead to pain and discomfort in the lower back, hips, legs and feet. About 25% of the cases of spinal stenosis affect the shoulders, arms and upper body as well. Some people with spinal stenosis do not experience pain, but they may have numbness throughout their body.

Parkinson’s Home Care

Any diagnosis of a degenerative neurological disease is heart breaking, and Parkinson’s is no exception. When your loved one is facing the long term facts of Parkinson’s, it falls to you as the primary care provider to make them as comfortable as possible.

Multiple Sclerosis Care

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease that will, over time, cause loss of muscle control, balance, vision and sensation. When a person has multiple sclerosis, their immune system, for an unknown reason, will begin attacking and destroying the protective covering on the nerves in the body.

ALS Home Care

The diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease can be just as devastating for the family of the person who has been diagnosed as it is for the person who has received the diagnosis.

If you have a loved one who has recently been diagnosed with ALS, their care may be in your hands.

Huntington’s Disease Care

Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder that is progressive. Though there is no cure for Huntington’s at this time, research is ongoing all the time and there are definitely ways to make your loved ones live a life as wonderful as possible, even when dealing with this disease.